NOTE: For instructions on how you can back up app data, media files, and contacts on the HTC Desire 530, you can visit this thread.

Restore App Data:

  1. First, ensure the phone is connected to an active Wi-Fi network
  2. Tap “Apps” on the home screen
  3. Access the “Settings” menu
  4. Scroll to “Personal” and tap “Backup and reset”
  5. Tap “Restore from HTC Backup” and, if necessary, follow the on-screen prompts to select an account and complete the restoration process

Restore Contacts from a Google Account:

  1. Open the phone’s “Settings” menu
  2. Scroll to “Personal”
  3. Tap “Accounts & sync”
  4. If necessary, sign in with the Google account containing the contacts backup
  5. Go to the account’s sync options and ensure “Contacts” is checked
  6. Tap “Menu” > “Sync all”

Restore Media Files from a Windows Computer:

  1. Establish a USB connection between the HTC Desire 530 and computer
  2. Drag the “status” bar down and make sure the phone is connected as a “Media device (MTP)” or “disk drive”
  3. On the computer, open the File Explorer
  4. Use the Explorer to locate the media file backups located on the computer
  5. Copy the files and navigate to the phone storage
  6. Paste the files on the phone, preferably in the “Media” folder or the directory they originate from
  7. Once the transfer is complete, eject the phone’s virtual drive from the system tray and safely disconnect the device from the USB port

Restore Media Files from a Mac Computer:

  1. Connect the HTC Desire 530 to your Mac via USB
  2. On the phone’s home screen, swipe the “Status” bar down and enable “Media device (MTP)” or “disk drive” if necessary
  3. Launch the file explorer on the Mac and use it to locate the media files backed up on the computer
  4. Copy the files and transfer them on the phone storage, in the “Media” folder or the directories the files originate from
  5. Once the transfer is complete, drag the phone’s virtual drive from the desktop and into the “Trash can” to eject it
  6. Safely disconnect the phone from the USB



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